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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia What's the connection between breastfeeding and Alzheimer's disease? You may be surprised by that question; I certainly was when I first read the research outlined below. Read on to learn more. Also included in today's newsletter is information on home safety, why early detection is helpful in dementia, and some ways to encourage caregivers (as well as things better left unsaid). How Does Breastfeeding Affect Your Chances of Developing AD? If asked how to reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease, you might think of a healthy diet, physical exercise or mental exercise. But how many of you would suggest breastfeeding? Pretty unlikely- there's just not an obvious connection there. Newly published research, however, challenges that. The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease... Read more Home Safety Tips for People with Dementia Ask people with some health challenges if they'd like to live in a facility or their own home, and the answer for most is easy: home. But, when one of their health challenges is dementia, it can become a little more difficult to live at home safely. Learn some safety tips that may enable them to live at home longer. Read more Search Related Topics:  options for in-home help  meals at home  medication safety 12 Benefits of Early Detection in Alzheimer's Disease You may wonder why clinicians advocate for an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. After all, might that just result in a longer time for people to experience feelings of hopelessness and grief? Find out how an early diagnosis can be helpful. Read more Search Related Topics:  diagnosing alzheimer's  early symptoms of dementia  stages of alzheimer's Want to Encourage a Caregiver? You Might Want to Read This First In thinking of friends and family members who are or have been caregivers, I cringe a bit when I remember the words I've said. No, of course I haven't intentionally... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimer 'S Symptoms of Dementia Alzheimers Disease Dementia Stages Featured Articles Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement